chemical
gb/kˈɛmɪkəl/ us/kˈɛmɪkəl/
B1
Inglés
~ 1900
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
A substance with a specific chemical makeup
A substance made from certain elements, often used in science or industry.
Patrón de uso:
[a/an/the] chemical
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'chemical' (a noun) with 'chemistry' (the science). For example, saying 'This is a dangerous chemistry' instead of 'This is a dangerous chemical.'
Sinónimos
compound (More technical; refers specifically to a substance formed from two or more elements chemically bonded.)
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substance (A broader term that can refer to any kind of matter, not just those defined by chemistry.)
Antónimos
biological material (Refers to naturally occurring organic matter rather than synthetic or processed chemicals.)
Colocaciones
toxic chemical
|harmful chemical
|chemical reaction
|chemical plant
|chemical formula
Temas
science
|industry
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The factory was fined for releasing harmful chemicals into the river.
- Chlorine is a chemical used to disinfect water.
- Some cleaning products contain strong chemicals that can irritate your skin.
- Scientists discovered a new chemical that could help store energy more efficiently.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Water is a chemical made of hydrogen and oxygen.
- This cleaner has a strong chemical in it.
- The lab tests the chemicals for safety.
- He studies different chemicals in the lab.
adjective
B1
property
2
Related to chemistry or chemicals
About chemistry or substances used in chemistry.
Patrón de uso:
[chemical] [noun]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse 'chemical' (adjective) with 'chemist' (a person who works with chemicals).
Sinónimos
chemistry-related (Less common; explicitly links to the field of chemistry.)
Antónimos
physical (In science, relates to physical properties rather than chemical ones.)
Colocaciones
chemical reaction
|chemical process
|chemical composition
|chemical warfare
Temas
science
|industry
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Chemical reactions release energy in different forms.
- The company follows strict guidelines for chemical safety.
- We studied the chemical structure of the new material.
- Chemical weapons are banned under international law.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We learned about chemical changes in school.
- Fire is caused by a chemical reaction.
- The drink changed color because of a chemical process.
- Chemical tests showed the water is safe.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
chemical
AFI
GB/kˈɛmɪkəl/
US/kˈɛmɪkəl/
Sílabas y acento
chem - ic - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (chem)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: chemical
Noun
- Base: chemical
- Plural: chemicals
Familia de palabras
Forms
chemicals
noun
Related words
biochemistry
noun C1
biochemical
adjective
Advanced or less common
petrochemical
noun
Expresiones
chemical reaction
1/kˈɛmɪkəl ɹiˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
Process where substances change chemically
A process in which one or more substances change into new substances.
Ejemplos
- Combustion is a type of chemical reaction that releases heat and light.
- The rusting of iron is caused by a slow chemical reaction with oxygen.
chemical compound
1/kˈɛmɪkəl kˈɑmpaʊnd/
fixed phrase
technical
Substance of bonded elements
A substance made when two or more elements join together chemically.
Ejemplos
- Water is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen.
- Water is the most familiar chemical compound on Earth.
- Salt is a common chemical compound found in kitchens.
- The lab discovered a new chemical compound that can store energy efficiently.
- Each chemical compound has its own set of physical and chemical properties.
chemical warfare
1/kˈɛmɪkəl wˈɔɹfˌɛɹ/
fixed phrase
technical
Use of toxic chemicals in war
The use of poisonous chemicals as weapons during war.
Ejemplos
- Chemical warfare is prohibited under international law.
- Chemical warfare is banned by many international treaties.
- The army trained to protect soldiers from chemical warfare attacks.
- The army trained soldiers to protect themselves from chemical warfare.